Photographer's Note

Aurlandsvangen town had about 777 people in 2013, one year before this was taken. As you can see from

this wide angled view, flat land is at a premium in this part of Norway so houses are terraced into the hillsides.

Aurlandsvangen is on the scenic 'Norway in a nutshell' tour departing from Oslo and heading to Flam, then Aurlandsvangen, Undredal on Aurlandsfjorden (part of the Sognefjord Fjord, the 2nd longest in the world, and the largest and deepest in Norway), then on to Gudvangen, Voss and Bergen. You can choose to return by bus to Oslo or stay in Bergen. I chose the latter.

Hi Chris,the typical nordic view that i seen during a cruise from Bergen me too,a lovely puzzle made by the colorful small houses between the green of trees,impressive brightness everywhere. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

Fine end of summer light upon the slope and houses, Chris.
Interesting to see how each house has a measured distance from its neighboring house, and all "dip" in green vegetation surrounding.
Combined view of the slope and Fjord, marvelous sight.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

Hi Chris,
What a lovely palette of colours, with the white and red houses on the green hillside , going down to the fyord !
Norway offers such wonderful sightseeing places !
Thanks for sharing.
Marie-Louise.

Hello Chris
Lovely picture of this Norwegian village on the border of the fjord and spread out over the hill. I must have passed the place a long time ago, but can’t remember it very well.
Beautiful work
Have a good weekend. Groet Rob
PS. Thanks for the link to Jailhouse rock. I wonder if it is played in jail or in the school 😊

Hello Chris,
I have seen very little of Norway even though it's our closest neighbour and I grew up just by the border. I know it's one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, so it's a shame I haven't been there so often. (It's also one of the most expensive countries.) This is a lovely view giving us a good idea of the beauty of the village. Very nice colours and clarity.
Kind regards,
Gert

Good day.
Nice view, good text ...
Beautifully displayed part of the city, good perspective and contrast, nice colors. Nice part of town and house, nice water reflex and green trees.
I wish you good afternoon, all the best.

Hello dear Chris and have a nice time
and a happy new day and weekend
greetings for the quality of the photo
those houses seem like toys one
the slade of the mountain
I love this peaceful landscape
I like everything here the lights
the colors and the reflections too
welldone
regards
Costantino

Hello Chris, I like the tight crop where the steep sided hillsides accentuates the need for the houses to be built there.
A very attractive scene, with spots of red from roofs and walls, and white against the green.
I like the reflections too.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

Hello Chris,
Wonderful view of these small houses on the slope above fjord. All these houses look very neat and rather new, except the old wooden shack on the right side.
I saw these two longest Norwegian fjords, Sognefjord and Hardanger, and also some other (like the most beautiful Geiranger) on the way to Trondheim from Bergen. I find it funny when someone from Australia or Sweden complains that another country is expensive. So what can say poor retired lady from East Europe :). I was twice in Norway and somehow I survived. For instance, my rather far trip to Lofoten was quite cheap.

Hi Chris,
very attractive view of this village next to the sea. The houses seem to have a characteristic style and are nicely spread across the hill.
Interesting effect with the sky cut off the view.
Very picturesque spot,
M